-- Faces in the crowd: Amida Brimah, a 6-foot-11center from Miami. He gave the UConn coaching staff a verbal commitment Sunday night. He’s on an official visit. A native of Ghana, he attends Archbishop Carroll High School in Miami.

Also, Paschal Chukwa, a 7-footer from Fairfield Prep, will sit behind the UConn bench. He’s a member of the Class of 2014.

Today’s American Athletic Conference Championship semifinal doubleheader is underway here at the XL Center in Hartford. A crowd in the 12,000-13,000 range is expected for the UConn-Tulsa game. Tip-off time is 5 p.m.